What Is Campho-Phenique?

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Campho-Phenique is a topical medication for itching and pain from skin conditions, according to HealthCentral from Remedy Health Media. Its generic name is pramoxine, and it numbs the skin temporarily.

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Campho-Phenique is used for sunburns, cold sores, eczema, skin irritations, insect bites, rashes and minor cuts and scrapes. It should not be used genitally, anally or in the eyes, mouth, nose or ears, notes HealthCentral. It should not be used on children younger than 2 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor. If the skin condition has not improved in seven days or improved but worsened again, see a healthcare provider and stop using Campho-Phenique topical anesthetic until a determination is made by the doctor.